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We have two supported accommodation projects in Dover, Fern Court is a high support hostel housing 12 people and Prospects is specifically for people with enduring mental ill health.
Fern Court
Fern Court offers high support to 12 single, homeless people over the age of 18. The project is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The length of stay depends on the individual but the project is specifically short stay with people staying on average about 18 months.
The hostel contains 10 fully furnished flats. Seven of these flats are self contained, one is a two bedroom flat and one comprises of three en-suite rooms with a shared kitchen. There are laundry facilities on site for the residents to use.
Tenants are responsible for their day to day activities. They are encouraged to attend house meetings and to voice their opinions on the running of the project. We also actively promote people to get involved in other activities being run, such as art groups or training sessions. These activities are being further enhanced by an active Cultural Arts Group which organises trips and activities throughout the year including visiting the Tate Modern.
To make a referral to this service or for more information please visit the online referrals page.
Prospects
Prospects opened in 2005 and was named by one of the residents. The project accommodates single people aged 18 to 65 with enduring mental health issues. All residents will be engaged with the enhanced mental health team, and will be allocated a community psychiatric nurse or a social worker.
Prospects is staffed from Monday to Friday, 9-5pm (flexible if needed), by two Mental Health Support and Resettlement Workers. There are staff available on a daily basis in the on-site resource centre where residents are encouraged to participate in groups and also receive support and training to develop life skills.
The aim is to assist in promoting independence for eventual move on into accommodation with tenancy support in place. The length of stay can be for six months and up to two years (in exceptional cases this can be extended).
Whilst at Prospects residents receive key working sessions with a fully trained mental health worker. They also receive intensive community support from the local mental health team.
Prospects accommodates seven people in individual flats, each one has a bedroom, lounge, kitchen and bathroom.
To make a referral to this service or for more information please visit the online referrals page.
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